DUI Crash Injures 2 on I-37 in San Antonio

A 20-year-old driver lost control of his pickup truck, striking two parked vehicles and two men repairing a tire on the roadside.

Published on Feb. 15, 2026

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A 20-year-old driver lost control of his Dodge Ram pickup on the southbound I-37 on-ramp at Durango Boulevard shortly after 2:30 a.m. on Saturday, striking two parked vehicles and two men who were repairing a tire on the roadside. Both men were transported to local hospitals with non-life-threatening injuries, and the driver was evaluated for driving under the influence and booked at the scene.

Why it matters

Impaired-driving crashes continue to strain emergency services and raise public safety concerns on major thoroughfares such as I-37. The incident adds to a series of recent accidents that have prompted the San Antonio Police Department to emphasize DUI enforcement.

The details

The two men were on the shoulder fixing a tire when they saw the pickup veer out of control. The truck first hit the two vehicles before colliding with the men. The driver attempted to move one of the victims off the roadway.

  • The crash happened around 2:30 a.m. on Saturday.

The players

Dodge Ram pickup driver

A 20-year-old driver who lost control of his vehicle and struck two parked cars and two men on the roadside.

Two men

Two individuals who were repairing a tire on the shoulder of the I-37 on-ramp when they were struck by the out-of-control pickup truck.

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What’s next

The ongoing investigation could lead to additional charges beyond the DUI booking, potentially affecting the driver's legal standing. Law-enforcement agencies may consider heightened patrols or sobriety checkpoints in the area to deter similar incidents.

The takeaway

This case highlights the continued threat of impaired driving on San Antonio's major highways, underscoring the need for enhanced enforcement and public awareness campaigns to address this persistent public safety issue.